Anand: PII vs. Q9550 vs. i7 crossfire, Phenom II = smoother

[Jupiler]

This thread needs to be moderated. Whenever a thread includes a comparison between Intel and AMD its bound to be full of failure.

In which way do you want it moderated?
Closing every thread where a AMD vs Intel comparision is done and published, because we all know that threads like these end in a crap and flame war?

We don't like closing threads just like that (some may think we do), but if no other option is left, then so be it.

I'm sure that many members want to discuss threads like this in a normal, mature way.
Unfortunately, this almost never happens and mods need to step in, closing threads and sending out warnings.


Like MM said, play it nice, make constructive posts and no crapping or flaming.

[roofsniper]

You'd think after all this time, someone would have written a recorder that records FPS and logs it once/second so that this sort of question can be answered...

fraps records the time at which the frames came out to a file.

[akaBruno]

I may have to fix myself a smoothie, kick back and read this whole thread, for giggles.

I like the idea about a blind test. And I love the fact that AMD once again has intel scared.

[roofsniper]

I may have to fix myself a smoothie, kick back and read this whole thread, for giggles.

I like the idea about a blind test. And I love the fact that AMD once again has intel scared.

a blind test is nice but it can't be used for much. if amd does a blind test and even if 90% say the amd system looks smoother they can't go ranting about ti and start a campaign. its just not enough info. intel fanboys will refuse to believe it and say that it was wrong and in some way like the hdd was bad or something. if we can compare two systems next to each other that have about the same average fps or if the intel has a higher fps yet the amd looks smoother then you can do some tests. i would be interested in seeing fps values at .25 seconds marks.

[highoctane]

I have all three rigs and to be honest moving from one to the next I really can't feel a difference smoother, rougher, bumpy, round or otherwise.

I'm thinking things are getting blown way out of perspective, they're all going to get the job done give or take.